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• International · 2026-09-21

  Qatar seeks to revive stalled US–Iran ceasefire negotiations

  Qatar announced Sunday that it is working to restart negotiations between the United States and Iran, with officials conducting shuttle diplomacy between the capitals. Qatar's prime minister stressed that regional security requires a framework based on mutual respect and open communication, warning that cycles of confrontation undermine stability.

• International · 2026-10-21

  Qatar, Turkey, Pakistan and Indonesia establish defence cooperation framework

  Four regional powers—Qatar, Turkey, Pakistan and Indonesia—have signed the Badr Memorandum of Understanding in Doha to strengthen defence cooperation. The agreement covers joint weapons production, technology transfers and collaborative training programmes as the countries seek to diversify their security partnerships.

• International · 2026-10-22

  Qatar, Turkey, Pakistan and Indonesia deepen defence partnership with Badr agreement

  Four countries signed the Badr Memorandum of Understanding in Doha on Wednesday to strengthen their defence industry cooperation through joint military production and technology sharing. The agreement represents an effort by regional states to diversify their security partnerships as the conflict between the United States and Iran continues. Analysts note that the countries maintain their existing relationships with the United States while expanding cooperation among themselves.

• International · 2026-09-23

  Belgium and Rwanda restore diplomatic relations after 18-month rupture over DR Congo conflict

  Belgium and Rwanda have announced the restoration of diplomatic relations on Tuesday, ending an 18-month rupture triggered by the escalating conflict between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The two countries plan to reopen their embassies following months of behind-the-scenes negotiations, facilitated in part by Qatar.

• International · 2026-09-21

  Iran's economy contracted 10.1% during escalating conflict with the United States

  Iran's economy experienced a sharp contraction of 10.1% year-on-year during the quarter spanning late March to late June, according to the Statistical Center of Iran. The decline coincided with the height of hostilities between Tehran and Washington, alongside longstanding international sanctions and currency depreciation.

• International · 2026-09-25

  Pakistan and Afghanistan escalate border conflict with air strikes and clashes

  Pakistan carried out air strikes on Thursday targeting what it described as terrorist sites in Afghanistan, followed by fierce fighting on Friday that killed at least 13 Afghan personnel. Afghanistan's government denied Pakistani claims that it had launched drones across the border, and both countries blamed each other for aggression. The escalation marks the worst fighting in months and threatens peace efforts by regional mediators.

• International · 2026-09-26

  Pakistan claims 13 Afghan forces killed in border clashes

  Pakistan's security forces reported killing 13 Afghan military personnel during gunfire exchanges along the shared border, marking a fresh escalation in recent tensions. Afghanistan's government denied the claim, and the incident follows a series of cross-border strikes and drone allegations throughout the week.

• International · 2026-09-27

  Iran conflict deepens economic crisis and threatens global shipping and fuel prices

  Iran's economy contracted by 10.1% in the second quarter as sanctions and currency depreciation compounded the effects of regional conflict. Diplomatic efforts to resolve tensions between the US and Iran stalled after President Trump rejected a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while an attack on a cargo ship near the strait killed one crew member and sent European diesel prices to record levels. The escalating crisis has prompted increased Western military engagement in the region and revealed severe psychological strain among US military personnel.

• International · 2026-09-27

  Pakistan and Afghanistan escalate border conflict in sharpest clash since February

  Pakistan and Afghanistan have engaged in their most serious military confrontation since February, involving Pakistani airstrikes, drone allegations, and direct border clashes. Islamabad claimed the strikes eliminated 28 Taliban militants, whereas Afghanistan's government and UN observers reported civilian casualties, specifically a family of three. The escalation included a suicide bombing that killed 12 people at a Pakistani police checkpoint, highlighting ongoing regional instability.

• International · 2026-09-08

  United States destroys Iranian tankers as Iran retaliates against Jordan base strike

  American forces destroyed five Iranian oil tankers in response to Iranian missile attacks on a US Navy warship. Iran retaliated by striking a US military base in Jordan with ballistic missiles. The exchange represents the heaviest day of attacks since the conflict began in February.

• International · 2026-10-25

  Iran claims seven tankers damaged in Strait of Hormuz amid escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict

  Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reported that seven oil tankers were struck or damaged by mines in the Strait of Hormuz, representing the largest single incident since the US-Israeli war on Iran began on 28 February. The Iranian military warned it could attack US military bases across the Middle East if Washington intervened to protect shipping in the vital waterway. US officials dismissed Iran's unverified claims as an attempt to drive up oil prices before American elections.

• International · 2026-09-09

  Trump does not oppose UK, France and Canada's ban on Israeli settlement trade

  On 8 September, the United Kingdom, France and Canada announced they would ban imports of goods produced in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, which they consider illegal under international law. President Trump said he would speak to the countries involved to understand their reasoning, but did not condemn the move. Israel's government responded angrily, with its Foreign Minister accusing the countries of encouraging antisemitism.

• International · 2026-09-13

  Escalating US-Iran conflict drives oil above $110 and rattles financial markets

  The United States and Iran intensified their conflict this week with strikes on ships and military bases. Crude oil soared toward $110 per barrel and diesel reached a historic high as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz collapsed, while President Trump imposed new sanctions and predicted the war would end after November's elections.

• International · 2026-09-13

  Britain, France and Canada introduce sanctions on Israeli settlements, escalating diplomatic tensions

  Britain, France and Canada have announced trade restrictions and sanctions on Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, with Britain's Foreign Secretary describing the measures as a response to 'ethnic cleansing'. Israel retaliated by closing Britain's East Jerusalem consulate and accused the countries of antisemitism, while the United States declined to impose similar sanctions.